Thankful Thursday Time
(then we’ll be creatively poetic!)
Time again to join Brian’s “Thankful Thursday” blog hop – and you can too if you just click the badge above and use the LINKY tool when you arrive to add your blog link and SHARE! Today I’m thankful for bunches of things………..I’m thankful that I have a COOL house to live in because it’s been unbelievably HOT around here and it makes me worry about all the animals that don’t have a home to be safe and cool in. I know Angel Sammy is cool – he says it’s perfect temperature all the time at the Rainbow Bridge……! We are lucky AND we are thankful. I can stretch out in Mom’s office and enjoy the perfect temperature…………..
Being CUTE before I went over to my beat up kitty cube to snooze…..
In La La Land snoozing………
Now for Angel Sammy’s Thoroughly Poetic Thursday and today is the FIRST DAY so we will start the alphabet ALLLLLL over again for the THIRD time! You have a choice of doing a poem about ANYTHING you pick which starts with the letter “A”, OR, using one of Angel Sammy’s prompt words to write your poem about for “A”. The words he gave us last week are:
(1) ANTS (2) ANGER (3) APPLES (4) ANKLES
Sammy decided to do a poem with one of the prompts and chose ANKLES!
“A”
Ankles
By Angel Sammy Kimmell, 6/15/17
When I was just a little kit
It’s Mommy’s ankles that took a hit
I’d wait for her to walk on by
Then leap and grab a leg in a flash of an eye!
I’d wrap my arms and hold on tight
Then bite her ankle with all my might!
I know it was mean but it sure was fun
Mom would usually laugh – THEN RUN!!!!
What is it about an ankle that’s hard to resist?
I’m just not sure but I will insist
That kitties deserve a good ankle bitey
To settle for less just wouldn’t be righty!
HAHA Angel Sammy – that was a good one………………..!! I can’t wait to read everyone else’s poem today and you all can give us your blog link to your poem in our comments OR even compose and show off your poem in our comments…..but for heavens’ sake, give writing a poem a try because it’s GOOD for your creativity and FUN for us to read!
Angel Sammy gave me four prompt words for NEXT week’s poetry challenge which will be with the letter “B”………………remember you can do ANY “B” word for your poem or use one of his prompts – it doesn’t matter – just write!
(1) BANANA (2) BATH (3) BRAVE (4) BALLOON
Now, what’s tomorrow???
FRIENDLY FILL-IN FRIDAY with co-hosts 15andMeowing and McGuffy’s Reader…….see you then!
Angel Sammy and Teddy too…………….
TWO Spoiled Cats 
Dear Teddy, you do have the most deliciously round tum!
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Yes I know and my Mom thinks it might be a little TOO delicious and round………..she thinks I’m part PIGGY!
Hugs, Teddy
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What a cute poem about ankles. It is true. As kittens we see the lower part of peeps.
Shoko and Kali
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We know those things that are CLOSEST to us – ankles is just one of my favorites….hahaha
Hugs, Teddy
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Ohhhh Teddy you are cooling that tummy with such style.
Angle Sammy bitey Ankle is so much more fun than bitey face. I think it is the element of surprise.
We love your poem and I apologize for mom being such a rebel today. I’ll try to get her on the straight and narrow soon.
Hugs madi your bfff
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You guys CAN continue to do your own thing on Poetic Thursdays – that’s one of the options – you don’t need to do one of Angel Sam’s prompts!! We loved your APE poem – it was WAY fun……..
Love, Teddy
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Angel Sammy, your poem gave mommy the best smile this meowning. And I know it made her remember all the times the her kittens have done the same. Little teefs and little arms. 💗
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Yes and Mom says she often thinks that little kittens think they are BIG JUNGLE HUNTERS and “taking down a human” is the ultimate hunting trophy! HAHAHAHAHA
Hugs, Teddy
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What a purrfect thing to be thankful for, Teddy. We, too, have been having some dangerously high temperatures, and we are so very thankful for a cool house in which to live. We purr and pray for those kitties and pups not so lucky.
And we love your poem about ankles and just how tasty they are! When mancat Evan here was a kitten, he enjoyed a good ankle chase, too. What fun! This was our first time ever to participate in your Thoroughly Poetic Thursday, and though while this human is the farthest thing from a poet, she had a lot of fun! Purrs!
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So glad you came by to read our poem today! We’re on our third go-round with the alphabet although we changed it up this time just a little….you can write a poem about ANYTHING that starts with that week’s letter OR you can use one of Angel Sammy’s “prompts” for your poem. You don’t have to be a “poet” to write a poem – one of the coolest things about poetry is that it doesn’t HAVE to rhyme! Anyway, come back any old time to say howdy doo!!
Hugs, Teddy
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oh heck the mama missed the start (like always) but next week we are in… or we will go bananas! Your ankle poem rocks.. it is totally pawsome and all furfriends will understand … we love ankles…
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Ankles are so easy to reach no matter if you’re a woofie or a meowie – ankles are so close we can’t resist them! I’m glad you’re going to join in the poetic fun next week!!!!!!
Love, Teddy and Angel Sam
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I love how you sleep Teddy, it look like you just pass out randomly around the house. I would love to rub that tummy too. Excellent poem from Angel Sammy, I hope you don’t give Teddy any ideas though. 🙂
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Funny you should say that about randomly passing out – that’s EXACTLY what I do……..I gogogogogo 100mph then pass out. HAHAHAHAHA
Hugs, Teddy
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That’s a great poem! We’re surprised that BACON isn’t an option for next week’s “B” poem!
Love, Sundae
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There’s no denying that we didn’t at least THINK about making “bacon” one of the words for next week BUTTTTTT since we already have an entire day devoted to that delectable treat, we decided to leave it off the list!
Hugs, Teddy and Angel Sammy
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We love your poem AND we love the Teddy Tummy shots!!!! We went for Ants today!!
The Florida Furkids
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We think there will be a whole lot of Teddy Tummy shots in the future – it seems to be his FAVORITE sleeping position!!!!!!
Hugs, Pam
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Ha, Angel S. Ankle biting is SUCH a kitty thing to do. I came to live with Mom past my puppy nipping age. Plus, all nipping and biting is tough because of my bucky teeth.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Well Cupcake, it’s probably GOOD that you aren’t a biter – my Mom isn’t all that thrilled with the ankle attacking thing either……go figure!!!
Hugs, Teddy and Angel Sam
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We are thankful for cool too Teddy! Hey Angel Sammy, Brother Simon is an ankle fan too! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
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Ankles are just too darn tempting for their own good right?
Hugs, Angel Sam and Teddy too
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Sammy, that is a purrfect poem. All Kitties enjoy a good ankle bitey. Teddy, you and Cooper definitely are related…you both love that position on your back for napping. Cracks us up. We really like the words for next week’s poem. We may have to combine them all into one poem. MOL! Try to stay cool…it is going to be brutal today. If anyone wants to read our poem, they can do so at http://www.thecatonmyhead.com/do-cats-have-ankles/
XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy
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We read your poem and of course TOTALLY appreciate ankles so were on board with your poem too!! HAHAHA Mom says gingers know how to relax properly – on our backs – belly up and proud of it!!!!
Love, Teddy
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Teddy I forgot to tell you I have a A poem here
http://downhomeinnc.blogspot.com
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It’s a FABULOUS poem Madi my friend!
Love, Teddy
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We noticed the tummy first thing. Do you like tummy rubs or do you swat and bite?
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Funny you should ask that – I love tummy rubs to a certain point then it’s bitey time!
Hugs, Teddy
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We have many ant 🐜 in our garden.
One has asked for a pardon.
So what do we do with this silly ant who dared to asked to be free?
Tee hee!
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Definitely NEVER grant a pardon to an ant – they are a PESTFUL critter! Love your poem – you did VERY WELL!!!!!!
Love, Teddy
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Just being silly. 🐝
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I just live how you look so relaxed stretched out on your rug. So peaceful.
Yael from PlayingInCatnip.com
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I am in another world when I’m relaxed and asleep………..!
Hugs, Teddy
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My human calls Binga “Ankle cat” sometimes because she’s the one out of all of us who is most likely to get underfoot.
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HAHAHA…..my Mom says that about me too! She has to be super careful where she walks – I’m EVERYWHERE!
Hugs, Teddy
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That sleeping pic…beyond adorable!
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Thanks! Why is it cats and sometimes woofies (!) look adorable sleeping but adults look like they fell from the sky in a heap?????? HAHAHA
Hugs, Teddy
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Good question. And why does uprights’ hair always look so disheveled upon waking up? 🙂
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Absolutely – we cats look purrrrrrfect all the time!
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You do at that. Just doesn’t seem fair to us uprights. Just saying.
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Fair? Fair is starting to be a very elusive concept…………..!!!! LOL
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dood !! gram paw dude used ta am bush de food servizz gurl N bite her anklez …. N if her ran…watch out 🙂 yur poemz a grate one two day ♥♥
baby face…..yur lookin total lee zoned ther dood…hope yur dreemin oh atlantic cod, annchoveez & albacore ♥♥
haiku A
an apple a day
doez knot keep de vet away
then we haz anger
apples we dont eat
but we dont eat ants either
guess we shuld start tho
a trip two de vet
guess we could bite hiz ankles
ore just eat apples
🙂 ♥♥♥
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HA! That’s a goodie! I imagine apples are tastier somehow than ants – but I admit to having eaten an ant or two and regretting it when I was outside and didn’t know any better. I’ve not tried to bite my vet’s ankles yet but I bet they don’t taste as good as Mom’s…….hers are delish! Thanks for joining in on poetry Thursday – we LOVE your poems SOOOOOOO much! Mom sends the food service girl a BIG HUG.
Love, Teddy
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Teddy, you look like a very relaxed kitty – you sure do know how to take that nap:)
Misty liked to grab Dad’s pants at the cuff when she was younger, and Dad is very thankful that she has stopped doing that:)
Woos – Misty and Lightning
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Mom says sometimes I’m so relaxed I’m almost comatose……HAHAHAHAHA Pants grabbing is something I haven’t tried but thanks for the idea (wink)!
Hugs, Teddy
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What a cutie you are, Teddy! We hope you don’t grab your mom’s ankles like Angel Sammy did.
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HA! Actually I did grab her ankles a time or two when I was first here BUT don’t do that any more – I do like to hide behind corners and leap out at her but do not do the ankle grab maneuver!
Love, Teddy
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A most excellent poem Teddy!!
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Thank you – ankles are fun!!!!
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Hey ankle bitey, Sammy… that was a cute and funny poem! Z was an ankle biter, too! Teddy we are thankful for the cool in our house too because it has been HOT and humid.
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It’s been HIDEOUS here……Mom thinks I’m a nut case because I actually don’t MIND the hot – It’s gotta be a kazillion degrees in our garage but I like to go out there and NAP! DUH!
Love, Teddy
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Sweet Teddy you look so relaxed and comfy and what a cute tummy you have….looks like it is just waiting for a nice rub and some kisses. Angel Sammy’s poem was great…ankles are lots of fun for kitties. Hugs and nose kisses
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I am definitely a “tummy up” guy – Mom says Angel Sammy did that once in a while but VERY rarely and I hardly ever sleep any other way! HAHAHAHA
Hugs, Teddy
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We love those tummy up sleep times.
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Tummy up is just so comfy!
Hugs, Teddy
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That was a fun poem, Angel Sammy. I was lucky, Eric and Flynn never attacked my ankles. I think they were too busy catching mice instead.
Teddy, you are so cute. I used to love it when Flynn would lie on his back with his paws in the air.
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It’s my favorite position – on my back, belly up. I haven’t been attacking Mom’s ankles lately – I guess I outgrew that…..Mom doesn’t seem too upset that I don’t do it anymore (HAHAHAHA).
Love, Teddy
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We think we know what the poem from this blog will be about…MOL!
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B for BACON? Maybe……………BUT maybe not! 🙂
Hugs, Teddy
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